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- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 3, 2015 – December 19, 2015
- Season
- Fall 2015
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- SILVER LINK.
- Director
- Jin Tamamura, Shin Oonuma
- Original creator
- Riku Misora
- Music
- Koutarou Nakagawa
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
- Also known as
- A Chivalry of a Failed Knight, A Chivalry of the Failed Knight, A Tale of Worst One
- Score across sites
- 7.55/10
- Official site
- ittoshura.com
Estimated watch time
4h 36m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Swordplay93%Male Protagonist90%School88%Heterosexual85%Tsundere83%Magic81%Primarily Teen Cast80%Boarding School79%Super Power73%Cohabitation73%
TVFINISHED2015 FALL7.2 / 10 AniList score
Chivalry of a Failed Knight
落第騎士の英雄譚（キャバルリィ）• Rakudai Kishi no Cavalry
Synopsis
The "school sword action" story revolves around Magic Knights, modern magic-users who fight with weapons converted from their souls. Ikki Kurogane goes to a school for these Magic Knights, but he is the "Failed Knight" or "Worst One" who is failing because he has no magical skills. However, one day, he is challenged to a duel by Stella, a foreign princess and the "Number One" student. In this duel, "the loser must be obedient for life." (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
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Should you watch Chivalry of a Failed Knight?
Probably, if you enjoy action, ecchi and fantasy, especially stories with swordplay, male protagonist, school.
Reception is positive but mixed: 72/100 on AniList, with 48% of 116.3K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #56 highest-rated anime of 2015.
Once people start, they tend to finish: only 3.0% of viewers drop it.
At about 4 h 36 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Riku Misora
- Director
- Jin Tamamura
- Director
- Shin Oonuma
- Series composition
- Shougo Yasukawa
- Character design
- Kiyoshi Komatsubara
- Music
- Koutarou Nakagawa
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Identity” · eps 1-3
Endings (1)
- ED1“Haramitsu Renka” by ALI PROJECT · eps 2-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Chivalry of a Failed Knight FAQ
How many episodes does Chivalry of a Failed Knight have?
Chivalry of a Failed Knight has 12 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Chivalry of a Failed Knight?
About 4 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Chivalry of a Failed Knight finished?
Yes. Chivalry of a Failed Knight has finished airing — the final episode aired December 19, 2015.
Is there a season 2 of Chivalry of a Failed Knight?
No sequel is listed for Chivalry of a Failed Knight as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
Is Chivalry of a Failed Knight based on a light novel?
Yes. Chivalry of a Failed Knight adapts the light novel by Riku Misora .
Who animated Chivalry of a Failed Knight?
Chivalry of a Failed Knight was animated by SILVER LINK. and Nexus and directed by Jin Tamamura and Shin Oonuma.
Who sings the opening of Chivalry of a Failed Knight?
The opening, "Identity", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Chivalry of a Failed Knight?
Chivalry of a Failed Knight is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.